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Indigent seniors’ monthly social pension now P1,000

The long wait is over for indigent senior citizens as they can receive a monthly social pension of P1,000 starting February, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Target na Olympic slot ng Para-athletes suportado ng PSC

KABILANG sa prioridad ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) ang paglalaan ng sapat na suporta at pondo para makamit ng Pinoy Para Athletes ang pangarap na magkwalipika sa 2024 Paralympics sa Paris. Ipinahayag ni PSC Commissioner Walter Francis ‘Wawit’ Torres na nakapaglaan na ang ahensiya ng sapat na pondo para magamit ng mga atletang may kapansanan ….....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

PSA fetes Asiad, SEAG winners

The San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night will have a long list of athletes, personalities and entities receiving citations on Jan. 29 at the grand ballroom of the Diamond Hotel......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Barbie Forteza goes viral after turning emotional for receiving Taylor Swift merch

Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza turned emotional after receiving Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" merchandise from Rain Matienzo. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Senior citizens, disabled among mujahideen to get allowance from BARMM

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)— An initial P500-million fund coming from the office of the chief minister will finance allowances for former Moro combatants who are already senior citizens or permanently disabled. This was after the Bangsamoro Parliament approved a measure to establish an office that will provide financial aid to Moro Islamic Liberation […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Health workers to mount ‘Black Hearts Day’ protest

Health care workers will hold a nationwide protest on Valentine’s Day, dubbed the “Black Hearts Day Protest,” to demand a salary increase and the release of their overdue benefits and allowances......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

'We firmly support Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty': EAM Jaishankar in Manila

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, who is on a formal visit to Manila, said on Tuesday that India firmly supports the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty and will continue to further enhance cooperation in various fields, including defence and security. "We firmly support the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. So I think our position is very clear......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippines tracksters draw support from Japanese businessman

Recognizing the potential of Filipino athletic talent to excel given proper support, Tokyo Sports Press president Koji Hiranabe gave much-needed sports gear to national track and field athletes Frederick Ramirez and Harry Diones for their training and competitions......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs

The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Unity League esports grassroots tourney announced

The state-run People’s Television Network (PTV) has launched the Unity League, a grassroots tournament for esports that aims to produce potential national esports athletes under Team Sibol......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

‘Imee budget realigning led to millions not receiving 4Ps’

Nearly 4.3 million poor Filipinos were deprived of cash aid under the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in 2023 after Sen. Imee Marcos realigned the 4Ps funding of P13 billion in the national budget to another social amelioration program, a member of the House of Representatives said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

PNP to beef up security at House amid bomb threats

The Philippine National Police will strengthen its security measures at the House of Representatives after the chamber reported receiving bomb threats......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Unconsolidated jeepneys given 15-day leeway after consolidation deadline

Unconsolidated jeepneys that continue to ply their routes after the April 30 deadline will be free from penalties until mid-May — but they will be fined and impounded as "colorum" vehicles should they continue after initial reminders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Lapulapu Day marked: Marcos urges Filipinos to resist modern day oppressors

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are encouraged to continue to embrace the ideas of Lapulapu and the wealth of the country’s heritage by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his message during the commemoration of Lapulapu Day on Saturday, April 27. Marcos also urged Filipinos to continue to embrace the wealth of the country’s heritage as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects

“We experienced an unimaginable intimidation and threat to my life through physical and psychological torture. Worse, they threatened the lives of our loved ones, and my family,” Eco Dangla said. The post Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Hot weather in Cebu to continue despite low pressure disturbance

Hot weather in Cebu to continue despite low pressure disturbance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

DOTr chief: CBRT to continue; Council: Suspend packages

DOTr chief: CBRT to continue; Council: Suspend packages.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted

Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice. The post 17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024